Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 May 2023
216. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on his recent engagements with campaigners (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20411/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince the receipt of Government approval in January to draft legislation to establish supports for the remediation of fire safety, structural safety and water ingress defects in purpose-built apartment buildings, including duplexes, constructed between 1991 and 2013, I have been working to progress the various programmes of work that are required to place the remediation scheme on a statutory footing.
Work is underway to draft the required legislation, which will include the scope, eligibility and conditions of the remediation scheme. While I am working on the development of the scheme as a matter of priority, sufficient time is required to draft the legislation to ensure that the scheme is fit for purpose, provides value for tax payer’s money and contains appropriate oversight and governance measures.
As this work progresses, I am committed to continuing to liaise with key stakeholders. In this context, while I have not had a formal meeting with the group referenced, I have met and corresponded with many individuals and a number of homeowner representative groups and I am committed to keeping all stakeholders updated on progress. To ensure that I continue to hear from as broad a range of affected homeowners as possible, I have, to date, hosted two webinars to facilitate an exchange of views.
